Monday, May 12, 2014

My Go-To Lotion for Dry Skin

Before my kids could even walk, they were splashing around in a swimming pool.





We are ALL water babies in this family and LOOOOVE to be outside swimming.

 

 
 
 
If we lived close to a beach, we would be there every, single week! No doubt.





We were ecstatic to move into a new house with our very own swimming pool last year! I could not keep my kids out of it! 

 
 
 
 
And if you are familiar with our little fam, then you have probably noticed that our skin turns about 10 shades darker during the summer months (thanks to Mom's Cherokee heritage). This picture is from last year's birthday party in August. Our 4 kiddos are the dark brown babies in the back.

 

 
 
 
 
It doesn't matter that I drown these kids in SPF 50... it's just the way it is. Not to mention that days upon days in the pool water and sun can cause their delicate skin to become rough, dry and itchy.

 

 
 
 
Their skin would be so dry and ashy that the pediatrician would comment on it at every yearly appointment. So, I decided to find the best lotion possible for my babies.
 
 
 
I have tried various different products, and have been most pleased with the results from using Curél® Itch Defense® Lotion
 
Curél® Itch Defense® Lotion works wonders on our skin. Immediately after applying, my skin feels refreshed and rehydrated without being too oily (that is a HUGE turn off for me when using a lotion). My children get lathered up after every shower and their skin stays soft, smooth, and moist for at least 24 hours. 
 
NO MORE ALLIGATOR BABIES!

 

 
 
Reasons we use Curél® Itch Defense® Lotion:
1.  It instantly relieves dry, itchy skin, controlling flareups while rebalancing skin to prevent future irritation from occurring 
2.  The safe and effective formula soothes eczema-prone skin
3.  The formula is safe and gentle enough for babies and children six months and up
4.  The formula is available at drugstores nationwide
5.  It’s fragrance-free, dermatologist, allergist and pediatrician tested, and has received the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance
 
 
In other words, this product is legit.
 
 

So, if you are looking for a way to feel better about your skin (and the skin of your little ones) try Curél® Itch Defense® Lotion. It will protect and relieve dry/itchy skin so that you can enjoy those fun summer activities.

 

 

 
 
Time for everybody's favorite part---the awesome giveaway!!!
 
 
Tell me how YOU beat summer skin irritation in the comments for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card!


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149 comments:

  1. LOVE Curel! I have aligator skin too, and this is the only lotion I will use now!!!

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  2. We love vaseline! We apply to kids after showers to help keep skin from being overly dry!

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  3. We beat summer skin irritation with baby lotion. but I will have to try Curel now! I'm all about affordable lotions that work.

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  4. We use a lot of Hempz lotion. It's expensive but so worth it. Two of the boys have very sensitive skin and it's the only lotion I've found that doesn't cause any irritation to their skin.

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  5. tweet
    https://twitter.com/kellysaver/status/465965911950639105

    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  6. We all use Baby body lotion. It always works for us!

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  7. Lots of moisturizer and sunscreen!

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  8. We use curel cream when I can find it - I will look for this one though!

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  9. I beat summer skin irritation by regularly applying lotion to my and my family's skin and using plenty of sunscreen and aloe vera.

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  10. I'll have to try this! Gotta keep that baby skin nice & soft!

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  11. I can't wait to try! Gotta keep that baby skin nice & soft!

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  12. I like using products with aloe in the summertime.

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. Anonymous9:04 PM

    I beat summer skin irritation by using lots of lotion and I LOVE Curel.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  14. I have very dry skin. My legs look like a road map so cracked and dry. I have found baby oil gel applied to wet skin is the answer. I also use lotion as needed but the baby oil gel is wonderful!! I would to try the Curel.

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  15. I slather the lotion on my skin in the summer.

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  16. Anonymous4:44 AM

    Going to have to try it.

    amyandfraser at hotmail dot com

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  17. Thanks for the tip on this lotion. I need something good for this summer while we are at the lake!!

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  18. I will have to try this out. I have horrible psoriasis and eczema. Tried everything under the moon and nothing works.

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  19. Can't wait to try this out. I have horrible psoriasis that nothing seems to touch.

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  20. We use aloe along with lotion!!! We keep aloe in the fridge, coat ourselves with that, let it cool, and then coat with lotion!
    marykatherine007@yahoo.com

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  21. We use aloe along with lotion. We keep aloe in the fridge, coat ourselves with that to cool down, let it dry, then put on lotion! Works awesome!

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  22. Jessica12:34 PM

    We use Curel also! Not sure if I've tried that kind though.

    babyj_99@hotmail.com

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  23. well i have extremely sensitive skin so I make sure I put on lots of sunscreen and drink lots of water to help my skin stay healthy

    vanitizebaby@yahoo.com

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  24. tweet

    https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/466303562767933440

    vanitizebaby@yahoo.com

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  25. We use cocoa butter!! Smells like the ocean; even if we're at the local splash pad or the neighbor's pool!! :)

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  26. Aveeno lotion is what we use.

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  27. by keeping my skin hydrated. I love to wear lots of lotion and sunscreen in the summer.
    amypugmire@live.com

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  28. https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/466356883843207168

    amypugmire@live.com

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  29. I use a ton of sunscreen, and for dry skin, I use coconut oil.

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  30. We use aloe vera to beat summer skin irritations!
    Eastman520@gmail.com

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  31. i love Curel products

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  32. tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/466559129860182016

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  33. We use Eucerin but I am willing to try something new!
    I also found that nightly baths to get off all the sunscreen we slather on is necessary for keeping my kids rash free.

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  34. So far we are just using up baby lotion that we have around. I'll admit that I rarely put lotion on my 1 year olds but will probably need to start as they get older.

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  35. I wear and make my kids wear SPF whenever we are outdoors. I love lotions too, but never get the kids to try them.

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  36. https://twitter.com/CEB612/status/466658451855511552

    Tweeted this giveaway.

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  37. I've been using Curel for a very long time, but just started using the Itch Defense lotion since November to combat winter dry skin. Curel Foot Therapy is what I use in the summer when my heels get dry from wearing flip-flops or walking barefoot. Great stuff!

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  38. We love aquaphore but it's so greasy.. can't wait to try out curel :)

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  39. I'll have to try this! When my son gets really dry or irritated skin, oatmeal baths help tremendously.

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  40. Lotion for sure!

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  41. I slather on sunscreen and keep it lubricated; my skin is so dry, it can be unbearably itchy if I don't and too much sun exposure makes it worse.

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  42. My tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/466983114015657984

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  43. we use aloe

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  44. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/466998911169601536

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  45. I use aloe vera gel on my skin irritation in the summer. It my go to must have.

    lil_lady_dz@yahoo.com

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  46. tweeted- https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/467048760934014976

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  47. We use sunscreen generously and try to stay in the shade as much as possible.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  48. tweet:

    https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/467052175370121216

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  49. Anonymous8:17 PM

    I love my Neutrogena :)
    eunice

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  50. I use tons of lotion and body butters

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  51. https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/467118563216486401

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  52. Jessica To5:17 PM

    We use a lot of sunscreen and lotion during the summer!
    reklaw422 at Hotmail dot com

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  53. We beat irritation by using lots of sunscreen, wearing cotton clothes, avoiding the sun during particular hours and using lotion in the evenings.

    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  54. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/468132090609815552

    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  55. Vaseline immediately after shower. I've also used pure lanolin leftover from my breastfeeding days when it gets really bad -- it works wonders.

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  56. I apply sunscreen and wear light-colored, loose fitting clothing to stay cool and beat skin irritation.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  57. -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/468593391144808448

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  58. lots of sunscreen

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  59. Wish we could come swim with you 6 boys and 2 girls. How fun would that be?

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  60. We still use Baby Lotion and they HATE it! Going to get some of this ASAP! Thanks Suz!

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  61. Anonymous10:31 AM

    I am a lotion junky! I must have lotion on all the time! I'll have to try Curel!!!

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  62. I make sure to wash off the chlorine when I get out of the pool, then apply lotion.

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  63. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/469182687895617536

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  64. I always use sunscreen.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  65. Use sunscreen and lotion.

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  66. I keep my skin hydrated by wearing lots of lotion and sunscreen in the summer.

    s2s2 at Comcast dot net

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  67. https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/470323307892736001

    s2s2 at Comcast dot net

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  68. I use a lot of sunscreen and moisturizer in the summer.

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  69. We also try to apply lotion after every bath but I've never tried Curel. Thanks for the recommendation...we will give it a try!

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  70. We try to lotion the kids up after every bath too but I've never tried Curel. Wil have to give it a try :)

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  71. We keep calamine lotion around incase of unavoidable itchies. We also have aloe for sunburns, and slather up in high SPF sunblock. neyabenz(at)gmail(dot)com

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  72. I lotion every morning and again after swimming.

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  73. I use aloe and lotion 24/7!

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  74. We put on lotion after we wash our hands and after our shower.

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  75. I love how it makes my skin feel, especially after a long day on the beach!

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  76. Will definitely have to try this lotion out as we are in the pool daily!

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  77. Showers after chlorine swimming & lots of lotion!!

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  78. Kathie11:11 AM

    I put lotion on after every shower but will try Curel next go around.

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  79. We beat the heat with lots and lots of water!

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  80. I will definitely try Curel. I like lotion that does not feel heavy but still moisturizes.
    Dee Dee

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  81. I like that adults and kids can all use!

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  82. Currently we use Jergens but I'll give this a try.

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  83. Anonymous9:17 PM

    I like to use aloe to hydrate my skin.
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

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  84. Anonymous9:18 PM

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/476186486446899202

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  85. I'm looking for a new lotion. Curel, my arms and legs will thank you.

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  86. baby lotion and lots of sunscreen

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  87. https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/476549664968167424

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  88. My MIL was a believer in Curel - so it has just come naturally....never have thought of using anything else. Don't get me wrong, I use other lotions, but not for the "dry itchy" spells, so we just always have it on hand!

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  89. I love Curel, it's really helping me this season

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  90. Now that I have a little boy that's old enough to get in the pool, we do a lot of swimming! Gotta apply that lotion daily to keep his skin baby soft!

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  91. I exfoliate with body wash and a loofah daily to keep my skin fresh and use lots of lotions and aloe. I also apply sunscreen before going outdoors.

    prettyinhotpink6 at gmail dot com

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  92. Lots of lotion after a day of swimming. vandenbossche3@hotmail.com

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  93. An anti-itch lotion (like the Curel!), oatmeal soap, and lots of spf!
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    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

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  94. plus a tweet: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/486264912100876289
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    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

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  95. i've been using johnsons baby, but mees to try this!

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  96. I use a moisturizing lotion on my skin daily - sometime more than once daily

    debbiebellows(at) gmail (dot) com

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  97. I wear sunscreen whenever I go out!

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  98. tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/497195156160798720
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  99. usually we use jojoba oil for dry skin
    pryfamily5@gmail.com

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  100. Megan Anne5:29 PM

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/megananne73/status/497509711051493376

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  101. a lot of sunscreen
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

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  102. alot of sunscreen
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

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  103. In the summer I am a fan of using baby oil after showering.

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  104. I use sunscreen and stay out of the sun.

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  105. I make sure to keep my skin well moisturized.

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  106. We use lots of sunscreen and lotion

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  107. I make sure to always use sunscreen. If I get a sunburn I use aloe.

    Peachesncream887(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  108. We beat summer skin irritation with baby oil :)

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  109. i posted a tweet:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/497591791953403904

    debbiebellows(at) gmail (dot) com

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  110. Anonymous11:56 PM

    My children have very sensitive skin as well and suffer from eczema regularly. In the dryer weather I up the moisturizer, using heavy ointment type options as well as using as natural of products as possible. This helps to prevents further irritation.

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  111. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!! Nonstop lotioning, I can almost hear the voice from Silence of the Lambs "It rubs the lotion on its skin!" I also exfoliate on a regular basis, but up it from once a week to twice a week during the Summer.

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  112. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MommyEaster/status/497636852489142274

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  113. We use moisturizers, but have never found one that was really great. I'll have to try Curel.

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  114. I exfoliate daily and apply moisturizer.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  115. I use a lot of moisturizer to try to prevent the dry skin but it doesn't always help.

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  116. Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/497710380790329344

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  117. We beat it by using sunblock, a lot of times we will stay inside where it is cool. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  118. tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/497713593828536320

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  119. I tend to have oily skin in summer so i don't use as much lotion but i can't survive winter without Curel itch defense

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  120. https://twitter.com/wikichoco/status/497723258888679424

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  121. Anonymous7:38 AM

    To be honest I don't really do anything about it unless I have to & then it'd probably just be lotion or something.

    Tim Moss, yupbucke@hotmail.com

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  122. vaseline always.

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  123. Shauntea Crutcher9:33 AM

    I always keep cocoa butter lotion around the house for the family.

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  124. I use a moisturizing oil after the shower, lotion with sunscreen and aquaphor healing ointment for trouble spots.

    scarter305 at aol dot com

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  125. We usually use sunscreen and then afterwards, we use aloe or cocoa butter but with my grandson's eczema, this looks like a great product to check out.

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  126. I always use lotion several times a day and use SPF out in the sun

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  127. tweet

    https://twitter.com/MistySunrise/status/497791303099232257

    foofie135 at gmail.com

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  128. i use moisturizing lotion after i get out the water.

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  129. we use a lot of vaseline! it is tried and true!

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  130. I beat summer skin irritation by washing off salt asap and moisturizing my skin.
    seyma_bennett AT hotmail.com

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  131. I beat summer skin irritation by applying lotion often.

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  132. Our skin is great in the summer, it's the winter that bothers us

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  133. I use sunscreen, shower after swimming, and use lots of lotion

    delleebarker@yahoo.com

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  134. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/dellee10/status/497883134927839232

    delleebarker@yahoo.com

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  135. We use Witch Hazel to take the sting out of Sunburns... It really works.
    californiapoppys@yahoo.com

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  136. Anonymous7:39 AM

    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/498448174953271297

    POKERGRL8 at gmail.com

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  137. I drink a lot of water and use my moisturizer twice a day. Also sunscreen whenever we are out in the sun.

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  138. https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/498477876015284224

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  139. I use lotion all year long too. It really helps my skin not to become so scratchy.

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  140. Tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/498486654794223616

    westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

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  141. I been using the stray on lotion it helps alot

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  142. https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/498490830790094848

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  143. I use lotion to beat summer skin irritation.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  144. https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/498536443921567746

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  145. Stephen1:39 PM

    I have to drink lots of water in the summer, in order to keep hydrated.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    stgraves at cox dot net

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  146. I use moisturizing sunscreen

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  147. tweet

    https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/498575757254221825

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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